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He’s great! Super helpful

Clean out fish tank

$155

Great couple to work with for furniture assembly!

Outdoor catio assembly from Amazon

$100

So often we forget that we're human, and that we need each other, especially in times like these. James was there when I need him, like a friend you asked a favor of. Be assured you'll be taken care of. Clifford U.S.M.C.

Fish tank and stand

$100

Dave was prompt, thoughtful and efficient! Will definitely use again !!

Put together a cat enclosure

$100

Bryan was awesome for the task I had of moving a bulky heavy chicken coop. He and his team had a great attitude and problem solving approach to got the job done. Thank you Bryan!

Chicken coop moved 9 miles from Cypress, CA to Norwalk, CA

$500

Wonderful job!! Highly recommend Robert.

Drain & clean a 30 gallon fish tank

$200

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Why book pet care services through Airtasker?

Looking for pet care services to help with looking after your pet? Many pets need a high level of care and attention, and it can be tricky to manage these needs on your own if you’re away, working long hours, or going through a busy phase of life. Fortunately, there are plenty of pet lovers who are happy to provide pet care services in your area and help keep your furry, feathered, or scaley friend happy and healthy.

Whether you need pet sitting, grooming, or walking, booking your pet care services is easy on Airtasker. You can hire a canine companion for the weekend or get pet sitters for days you're on vacation. Simply post your task and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet care services on Airtasker is $25 to $140, but it could cost more or less than this. The price will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For example, the rates for dog sitting can start at $25. Cat sitter rates can range from $20 to $30 per day. Specify the type of service you need to get the right quote and find a Tasker offering pet care in your area. 

Pet carers can help with all aspects of keeping your pet happy and healthy. Depending on your pet, services can include feeding, exercising, grooming, cleaning/washing, pet sitting, or doggy day care. 

Pet carers generally take care of dogs or cats, but many are experienced in a wide range of animals, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, rodents, fish, and reptiles. Be sure to specify the type of animal the Tasker will be caring for when you post a task.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. You may find a pet care provider who has done pet-minding courses to formalize their experience. However, it is recommended to do a background check and determine if the Tasker has the right experience or qualifications for your task.

It depends on whether your pet care is happening at home or in a new environment. Usually, if your pet is being cared for at your home, they’ll use their existing items (like leashes, collars, and feeding bowls). But if your service provider is caring for the pet in a new environment or using special tools (like grooming tools), they’ll usually use their own.

As a pet owner, you want the best for your beloved animal. Hiring pet care professionals means your pet can still get the care and attention it needs when you’re away on vacation, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

Top Pet Boarding related questions

In most cases, no. The pet boarding specialist brings years of experience and has honed their skills by boarding many different species of pets, each with different temperaments and needs. You can expect your hired specialist to have all the tools and equipment ready, although you can supply items that can help make their job easier - this can include your pet’s favorite blanket, toys or treats to keep them from feeling stressed during their stay. 

That depends on how long you’ve scheduled your pet for its boarding services. The service begins as soon as you drop off your pet at the pet boarding facility then ends when you retrieve them or have them fetched. This can take a minimum of a day to a couple of weeks, depending on how long you’ve booked your pet for its stay at the boarding facility. 

Yes! If you offer pet boarding services and need hired hands, you can hire a Tasker to help. You can find Taskers for this and other related tasks like pet grooming, pet transport, pet feeding, and pet sitting services. It’s possible to hire Taskers even for complex and unusual jobs like drone repair. There’s always an experienced Tasker standing by for hire. Just make a post with all the essential details to attract suitable Taskers. 

The usual approach is to use a search engine and pore through many other websites, but there’s a faster, more convenient way: sign up on Airtasker and make a post on our platform. Potential dog boarding experts will ask about your pet, what sort of care you want for them and give you a free quote. You can see reviews and ratings on them before you hire one, and negotiate the price.

No, you can find pet boarding facilities and expert service providers for other species as well. There are pet boarding facilities and services that specialize in many species like birds, snakes, lizards or other reptiles. You may even see boarding facilities exclusive to rabbits and guinea pigs! The key to finding the right boarding service is to make a post on Airtasker. Just include all the details about your pet and the sort of care you want for them. 

If the pet boarding facility is nearby, schedule a visit to see the facility and bring your pet along. Ask the staff about their services and observe how the other pets are treated. Look for attentive, caring staff, adequate living space, and that the pets get enough ventilation, food and water. On Airtasker, pet boarding services have reviews and ratings; you can also see comments from past clients for your peace of mind

What do pet care services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets - they can also help with boarding, companionship, and exercise. Importantly, they can help you look after your pet if you’re unable to or if you’ll be away. Whether you're looking for dog walkers, pet sitters, or even pet food delivery, Airtasker can connect you with professionals offering pet care in your area. 

Here are a range of pet care services available to help with your pet:

Pet sitting & boarding

Most pet owners consider boarding kennels for their pets when they’re heading away overnight or for an extended period, but your pet can also stay in your home or in the home of a registered pet sitter. Some pet boarding services also offer a day care service for those pets that don’t like to be left alone during the day. Some can even offer a day camp with different activities for dogs or cats. At a pet boarding service, your pet will receive food, exercise, and comfortable bedding, as well as the company of people and dogs around them. There may also be music and air conditioning in some places. Or if you choose pet, dog, or cat sitting service, your pet can stay in familiar surroundings and keep to their routine. This is especially helpful for anxious pets or those needing constant supervision.

Dog walking & exercise

If you’re working long hours or heading away on holiday, dog walking services can help your pooch get their daily workout to keep them happy and healthy. While walking with their canine companion, they’ll burn off energy and ward off feelings of boredom and restlessness when they’re back home alone. You can book dog walking as a one-off or regular service, and your dog may be walked with others if it’s comfortable with socialization. Your dog walker will use your dog’s normal collar and lead, plus bring along treats to encourage good behavior. They’ll walk your dog for around 30 minutes, before bringing them safely back into your home or yard.

Washing & grooming

Washing and grooming are necessary for every pet’s health and well-being. Specialized pet grooming (including cat grooming and dog grooming) services are equipped to bathe your pet with minimal mess and fuss. Your pet groomer will wash and dry your pet’s coat, clip fur, trim nails, and administer any pest treatments in a single appointment. You’ll likely need to book pet grooming around once a month, ensuring you brush your pet’s fur to keep it clear of dirt between appointments.

Dog training

Getting help with dog training can be the quickest way for a house-trained and obedient pet. Dog training can help to improve your dog’s behaviors such as digging, jumping, and barking, while also giving them a chance to socialize with other dogs. Training can be done individually or as part of a group. Many new pet owners enroll their dogs into puppy preschool from as young as 8 weeks to encourage good behavior early on.

Recent Pet Care tasks

Dog training

$30

Los Angeles CA 90008, USA

Jul 5th 2025

my dog keeps pissing and shitting around my house he needs to learn to use a puppy pad

Dog frame repair from dog

$300

Bloomington CA 92316, USA

Jul 5th 2025

My dog tore up my garage door frame

Need a Cat sitter for two Cats

$140

Long Beach CA 90805, USA

Jul 5th 2025

Need a Cat sitter to watch two cats August 18-27 in the sitters home I will provide food, litter/litterbox, & water etc I prefer someone that really loves cats and is patient,kind, and soft with them that doesn’t mind playing with them, and showing them attention ! I have an older cat he’s name is Rico and he’s Orange & white he doesn’t play much and I also have a younger cat and her name is Chocolate she is very scary, and doesn’t really trust people but loves playing her laser games and getting rubbed if she gets comfortable enough with you. They are my babies! And they can be a hot mess sometimes!

15 minutes dog walking

$15

Pompano Beach FL 33063, USA

Jul 4th 2025

4 small dogs to walk for a week

Water balcony plants 7/22-8/10 15 min. Daily

$75

Norfolk VA 23503, USA

Jul 2nd 2025

Water plants on balcony daily, shouldn’t take more than 15 min. each day. Pots of flowers and tomatoes.

Need someone to clean my salt water aquarium

$100

Westwood MA 02090, USA

Jul 1st 2025

Need someone to maintain my salt water aquarium

Water outdoor plants once a day for one week

$150

Dallas TX 75218, USA

Jun 30th 2025

Water outdoor plants once a day for a week

Clean an existing fish tank, 3 fish, change water, clean gravel.

$125

Stafford VA 22554, USA

Jun 30th 2025

Totally clean tank & gravel

Water My Plants

$5

Alexandria VA 22305, USA

Jun 29th 2025

I am looking for someone to stop by my apartment and water my plants from July 3rd - July 15th. I live in an apartment in Alexandria and have 7 small potted balcony plants outside that need to be watered daily. I also have a few indoor plants that need to be misted daily and/or have a splash of water added to them every 3-4 days. This typically takes me under 3 minutes to do. If it rains or is going to rain during the day they won’t need any water that day or to be tended to. Need someone available during this time period who can be dependable to water my plants daily and lock my door when they leave. Will pay per day to stop by. Preferably want someone to swing by in the morning before 12pm, before the sun reaches its highest point (hottest part of the day. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 500 sq ft Has green waste bin: No

Water 20 containers every other day for a week

$60

Belleville IL 62221, USA

Jun 28th 2025

Water 20 containers plus 1 flower bed/area 4’x8’

Someone to water plants

$400

Alexandria VA 22302, USA

Jun 28th 2025

I need someone to water plants daily for one week.

Water outside

$90

Barnegat Light NJ 08006, USA

Jun 27th 2025

Water outside plants. Three pots, three small gardens and three bushes. Friday, Sunday, tuesday

water plants while on vacation for 10 days

$40

Houston TX 77063, USA

Jun 26th 2025

Will be out of the country starting on 6/30/25, and will return early morning on 7/09/25. Would like someone to water plants outside my apartment 3-4 times while I'm away

Fish tank and stand

$100

Henderson NV 89052, USA

Jun 25th 2025

I bought a fish tank from pet co, 75 gln. And a tank stand from pest smart, both are roughly a mile away. I need to have them picked up and brought to my apartment, up one flight of stairs, 40 tip for prompt, polite and professional service.

So often we forget that we're human, and that we need each other, especially in times like these. James was there when I need him, like a friend you asked a favor of. Be assured you'll be taken care of. Clifford U.S.M.C.

Water plants

$50

Jupiter FL 33458, USA

Jun 24th 2025

Water some plants in my balcony while I travel.

Cutting glass lids for my aquarium to size

$25

Tooele UT 84074 9589, USA

Jun 24th 2025

Have glass lids for my tank i need to size down from 24" to 17" as the new frame i installed has different dimensions

Fish tank cleaner

$100

Lake Havasu City AZ 86406, USA

Jun 23rd 2025

35 gallon tank community fish tank

Dog sitting 2 dogs.

$50

Las Vegas NV 89143, USA

Jun 21st 2025

Have 2 dogs that need to have someone watch them. They will probably sleep the day away with you while watching tv on the couch.

Cat sitting

$125

Pahrump NV 89048, USA

May 24th 2025

Cat sitting for 2 cat for 3 days - Weds - Friday

Brady went over the top to take care of my babies and so much more. Excellent job ..thanks Brady

Clean House + Pet Care

$55

Los Angeles CA 90026 2533, USA

Jan 20th 2025

Posting this again because due to the fires, the old task expired. If you previously submitted a response please do so again! I’m looking for someone who can come by and clean my apartment (1 bed/1 bath ~500 sq ft), and also let my senior dog outside and spend a little time with him and my cat. Total time spent on cleaning and pets should be just one hour. Cleaning(and pet!) supplies are all provided. My apartment is starting out very clean, so the cleaning will just be maintenance-level.

Evelyn did a fantastic job and was very polite, professional, and thorough. Really appreciate the work she did to go the extra mile!

Recent Pet Boarding tasks

I need a pet boarding for two bunnies

$500

Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA

May 6th 2024

I've two bunnies, and I want to put them in pet boarding for three months

Pet boarding

$40

Atlanta, GA, USA

Jun 26th 2022

Need boarding for my cat for a few days - Due date: Needs to be done for a few days